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EF12 WFV

2012 Kia Optima

Grey Diesel 1685cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires23 May 2027
Tests13 (13 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

76,589 mi
Last recorded76,589 miles
Recorded on13 May 2026
Typical for 2012 Kia Optima67,936 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEF12 WFV
MakeKia
ModelOptima
Year2012
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,685cc

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MOT History

13 pass
Pass 13 May 2026 76,589 miles

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 6 May 2025 70,322 miles
Pass 24 May 2024 68,194 miles
Pass 9 Oct 2023 63,208 miles

Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) Nearside & Offside ()

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 10 Oct 2022 56,407 miles
Pass 26 Feb 2022 54,421 miles

Nearside Front Nail in tyre ()

Nearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement trailing arm front bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement trailing arm front bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 13 Feb 2021 47,171 miles
Pass 3 Mar 2020 43,212 miles
Pass 24 Jun 2019 41,965 miles
Pass 4 Jul 2018 36,970 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 28 Jun 2017 31,544 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 29 Jun 2016 23,933 miles
Pass 26 Jun 2015 16,771 miles

How Reliable is the Kia Optima?

Based on 96,564 MOT tests across 12,485 vehicles.

83.4%
Pass Rate
8,760
Miles/Year
14
Year Lifespan
12,485
On UK Roads
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EF12 WFV is a 2012 Kia Optima in Grey with a 1,685cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

Across all 2012 Kia Optima models, the average MOT pass rate is 77.4% with a typical mileage of 67,936 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The Kia Optima typically stays on UK roads for around 14 years. At 14 years old, this Kia Optima is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was EF12 WFV registered?

EF12 WFV is a 2012 Kia Optima, first registered on 29 June 2012.

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